Week of October 28th, 2012

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This cute dog and "faithful friends" saying can be found on page 45 of the handbook (see below):

To start making this card, I cut the card using the card feature for the dog at 6". The rule with these pop ups is to cut the pop up at 1/2" smaller than the card size so I cut the pop up at 5-1/2".

I thought it would fun to add a layer on top of the scallops so I used a 1" circle punch and layered the yellow plaid on top of the scalloped edge. It worked perfectly! Did I mention where I got this cute dog paper? It's by SEI and called Park Buddies. The dog is cut from some oatmeal colored Bo Bunny double dot paper.

I pop dotted the dog and the "faithful friends" word art to add some dimension. I cut the dog at 2-1/4" using all layers. I cut the "faithful friends" word art at 1-1/2", also all layers. I highly recommend cutting all the layers on the die cuts - it adds so much!

Now, onto the pop up:

Regular readers know I can't resist using wiggle eyes. I figured the card was so bulky already, what could some wiggle eyes hurt? LOL!

Here's a top view:

Want to see how to make the pop up section? Check out the video below. If you can't see it, click HERE.

I love pop up cards but they always seem so complicated and hard. Having the cartridge like this would really help. I would love to send some of these extraordinary cards to my grandchildren who live states away. It would be something they would remember.

This card is adorable!!!! I just love the dog. I can't wait to get this cartrige because I am loving everything I have seen made with it! Well, it's my birthday next week, so maybe it will be a "Happy Birthday to me" present! lol Thanks for sharing this great work! :) Kelly

I LOVE Pop Up Cards and in fact I recently emailed Cricut to see if they had any Pop Up cartridges, but they said at this point in time they didn't (guess the person didn't quite know their stock). I will certainly be taking a closer look at this cartridge. Do you know of any other cartridges that have Pop Up features?

This is adorable! My little granddaughter is crazy about doggies and this would make a really cute little Easter card (maybe doggy could be holding an Easter basket in his mouth - may have to get creative on this one!)

GREAT video. Inspired me to see what I could do with the DS to make the insides of my cards a little more fun! That or to make it easy and just go get the new cartridge. Path of least resistance will probably win out.

Thank you, thank you. I struggled yesterday making my first on of these, I used the words and didn't see any score marks. Guess I better put my glasses on next time. I did cut mine the wrong size didn't know the 1/2" trick.

Very cute card! So glad you made this tutorial, it makes it so much clearer.I love pop up cards but haven't been very sucessful at making them. I think I could make another attempt now that you've shown us how. Thanks for another wonderful tutorial!

THANKS for the video. I just bought this last night at Michaels. I bought it just because I volunteer for a dog rescue and make lots of stuff to donate to them. It's just the card I wanted to make, too!

This was so helpful! Thank you so much for doing this tutorial. I would like to ask for another one....I can't seem to get any responses on the cricut message boards. Can you do a card with the Picturesque Cartridge and just show how it all goes together? I am having a hard time figuring out what the seal is for and how to make the cards look finished. TIA.

loved the card, looking forward to get this cartridge.you could cut the second layer of the dog for the pop up in a light paper, instead of cardstock, that way you still get the color, but not too bulky, if have 3 or more layers and with the base layer in cardstock leave the structure stable.

Oh! I am gettin this cart! Looking at the book it seems to be a little confusing and from what I have heard it doesn't come with instructions etc to figure it out... I am so glad yall are doing these!!!Love love love the card!

OMG JOY,Thank you from the bottom of my heart for this.I was so happy to buy this cartridge and when I got it home I totally panicked.I was lost big time but you have saved I'm sure alot of us.I will have to try this over the weekend.You are a life savor.Have a terrific weekend!!!Gayle

Thanks so-o-o-o-o-o much for the tutorial. I'm a teacher and I got this cart primarily for my students and holidays, but the pop-up part was bamfoozling me. With Mother's Day coming up, this will be great fun!

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We are a couple of Cricut lovers and bloggers who are excited to share our interest in the Cricut with others. We decided to do a blog devoted to Provo Craft's Cricut because people are always looking for great everyday Cricut ideas! We hope that by showing you some different things the cartridges can do, as well as some cuts you may have overlooked, that you are then able to be inspired to create some beautiful things.